Mikhaila Bowden Gonzalez (born 22 August 1993) is a footballer who plays as a defender. Born in the United States, she is a Belize international.

Mikhaila Bowden
Bowden in 2022
Personal information
Full name Mikhaila Bowden Gonzalez
Date of birth (1993-08-22) 22 August 1993 (age 31)
Place of birth United States
Height 1.68 m (5 ft 6 in)
Position(s) Defender
Youth career
2007–2010 So Cal Blues
2007–2010 Ocean View Seahawks
College career
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2011–2014 Boise State Broncos 83 (0)
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2017 Southern United FC
International career
2022– Belize 7 (5)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals
‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 26 October 2023

Early life

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Bowden started playing football at the age of four.[1] When Bowden was eighteen years old, her younger half-sister committed suicide.[2]

Education

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Bowden attended Boise State University in the United States, where she was regarded as one of the soccer team's most important players.[3]

Club career

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In 2017, Bowden signed for Australian side Southern United FC, where she was described as "established herself as one of the best centre backs in the competition".[4]

International career

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Bowen has played for the Belize women's national football team, where she has been regarded as one of the team's most important players.[5][6]

Style of play

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Bowden mainly operates as a defender and is known for her free-kick taking ability.[7]

Personal life

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Bowden was born to a Belizean father.[8] She has regarded United States international Brandi Chastain as her football idol.[9]

References

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  1. ^ "Mikhaila Bowden - Los Angeles Times article".
  2. ^ "Bowden triumphs over tragedy". washingtontimes.com (Archived).
  3. ^ "Bowden & Boyd lead Boise State and C of Idaho". Inland Soccer News.
  4. ^ "Bowden and Hueston add rocket fuel to Southern". Peninsula Leader. ProQuest 1908901485.
  5. ^ "Mikhaila Bowden - Breaking News Belize article".
  6. ^ "Independence Day Victory for Belize Senior Women's Football Team". channel5belize.com.
  7. ^ "Mikhaila Bowden - The Corner Flag article".
  8. ^ "Mikhaila Bowden's Journey To Soccer's International Stage". bvmsports.com.
  9. ^ "Mikhaila Bowden is #SoCalMade".